Radiology Technologist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This role supports imaging exams, maintains image quality, and collaborates with the radiology team to ensure ALARA and patient safety. Evening shifts with weekend rotation offer 24–32 hours per week.

Required are an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT radiography certification, MA/RI licensure, and BLS. A new hire sign-on bonus of $8,000 is included for this position.

Qualifications

• Accredited program in Radiologic Technology and ARRT certification.
• Current RT licensure in MA and/or RI required by location.
• BLS certification required.
• ARRT registration and ongoing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical imaging and patient assessments.
• Select imaging parameters to produce quality images while minimizing exposure.
• Educate patients about exams and ensure proper data documentation.
• Assist physicians and adhere to MR safety practices.

Skills

ALARA principles

Patient assessment

Image quality evaluation

Education of patient

MR safety awareness

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT radiography certification

Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island RT licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Radiology Technologist

*$8,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 24 flex 32hrs

Shift: Evening shift, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, 2:30pm - 11:00pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Obtain pertinent information from patient's chart and document all data within the EHR. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies. Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure. Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality. Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others and aware of MR safety practices. Assist physicians in performing procedures.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and attainment of primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required based on location assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• RT Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $37.11 - USD $58.33 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

every other weekend